What is the medical term for a blood clot?

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The medical term for a blood clot is thrombus when it's attached to a blood vessel wall, and embolus when it travels through the bloodstream and potentially blocks blood flow elsewhere

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The medical term for a blood clot is thrombus when it's attached to a blood vessel wall, and embolus when it travels through the bloodstream and potentially blocks blood flow elsewhere

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The medical term for a blood clot is thrombus.

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Thrombus is the medical term for a blood clot.

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